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JMW Farms is part of a group of companies who are one of the UK and Ireland's leading pig producers. We have our own transport fleet who deliver meal to our local farms from our mill and transport meal products from the port. Job role:
Relief Shop Manager
Salary Range: €19.26 per hour, paid monthly About SVP SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and employees, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting everyone we encounter from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, in accordance with Irish equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to SVP's Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding policies, including those pertaining to children and vulnerable adults. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Christian and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make-up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance, as this underpins the ethos of the Society. You are not required to take part. Purpose of the Role The role involves working under the direction of the Regional Retail Manager to provide support cover to multiple locations across the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare shop network as required, and provide sales support across the region. The primary focus is the operation of individual locations as scheduled, covering local Shop Manager absences, maximising sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction while supporting the local team of volunteers and scheme workers, ensuring full compliance with SVP's retail standards, relevant legislation and the Society's policies and ethos. Guidance and Authority The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when:
Relief Shop Manager
Salary Range: €19.26 per hour, paid monthly About SVP SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and employees, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting everyone we encounter from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, in accordance with Irish equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to SVP's Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding policies, including those pertaining to children and vulnerable adults. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Christian and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make-up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance, as this underpins the ethos of the Society. You are not required to take part. Purpose of the Role The role involves working under the direction of the Regional Retail Manager to provide support cover to multiple locations across the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare shop network as required, and provide sales support across the region. The primary focus is the operation of individual locations as scheduled, covering local Shop Manager absences, maximising sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction while supporting the local team of volunteers and scheme workers, ensuring full compliance with SVP's retail standards, relevant legislation and the Society's policies and ethos. Guidance and Authority The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when:
Relief Shop Manager
Salary Range: €19.26 per hour, paid monthly About SVP SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and employees, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting everyone we encounter from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, in accordance with Irish equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to SVP's Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding policies, including those pertaining to children and vulnerable adults. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Christian and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make-up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance, as this underpins the ethos of the Society. You are not required to take part. Purpose of the Role The role involves working under the direction of the Regional Retail Manager to provide support cover to multiple locations across the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare shop network as required, and provide sales support across the region. The primary focus is the operation of individual locations as scheduled, covering local Shop Manager absences, maximising sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction while supporting the local team of volunteers and scheme workers, ensuring full compliance with SVP's retail standards, relevant legislation and the Society's policies and ethos. Guidance and Authority The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when:
Relief Van Driver
About SVP SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and employees, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting everyone we encounter from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, in accordance with Irish equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to SVP's Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding policies, including those pertaining to children and vulnerable adults. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Christian and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make-up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance, as this underpins the ethos of the Society. You are not required to take part. Purpose of the Role The role places furniture handling at its core, with a strong focus on maximising sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction. This is achieved by efficiently collecting and redistributing donated furniture, excess donated goods and stock items between donors' private homes and premises and Vincent's charity shops in the region, delivering goods to customers' private homes and premises, and managing other logistical needs as required. Key responsibilities include the safe and efficient handling, lifting and movement of furniture, along with bric-a-brac, donation bags and similar items, ensuring that all goods are transported, loaded and unloaded with due care. Additional duties support the wider logistical needs of the service as required. All duties must be carried out promptly and in full compliance with the Society's retail standards, relevant legislation and the SVP's policies and ethos. Guidance and Authority The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when: Salary €16.66 per hour
Relief Support Worker
Purpose of the Role To work with the Manager to assist in the day-to-day running of the Drop-In Service on a locum basis, covering staff absences, leave, etc. The service is open six days per week. The Support Worker will be responsible for: Personal Attributes The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes. Salary €17.67 per hour
Childcare Worker
About SVP SVP is a large, national voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and employees, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting everyone we encounter from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, in accordance with Irish equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to SVP's Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding policies, including those pertaining to children and vulnerable adults. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Christian and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make-up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance, as this underpins the ethos of the Society. You are not required to take part. Purpose of the Role The purpose of the Childcare Worker role is to provide high-quality early childhood care and education while ensuring a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children. Working closely with Senior Childcare Workers, Managers and other team members, the Childcare Worker plays a key role in supporting individual children and promoting their overall well-being. The role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate, stimulating activities that foster each child's natural development, in line with Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework. All duties are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Joseph's Childcare Centre and relevant regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of care and safety. Guidance and Authority The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when: Salary €30,030 per annum
Multi-Task Attendant
Remuneration The salary scale for this post is in accordance with HSE approved salary scales (01/06/2026). €36,651, €38,130, €39,687, €40,101, €41,118, €41,998, €43,264, €44,577, €45,939 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Purpose of the Post To work as part of the Household/Portering team in providing services and care to patients in Roscommon University Hospital. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrates effective communication skills both written and verbal Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting/ Interview A ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or short-listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.
Electrician
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: 01/06/2026 €42,486 - €43,654 -€46,518 - €46,805 - €47,093 - €47,380 -€47,669 - €47,957 - €48,246 -€48,534 - €48,853 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Reporting Relationship · Report to the Maintenance Manager or nominated officer · Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Foreman Purpose of the Post · To carry out electrical duties including maintenance and minor projects at Mayo University Hospital. · To assist in the preparation of all electrical specification and electrical planning required for the hospital. · To assist the Maintenance Foreman and the Maintenance Supervisor on maintaining the hospitals electrical systems. Principal Duties and Responsibilities · The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. · Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. · Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required trio participate in the Groups performance management programme. Principle Duties The Electrician will: · Operate and maintain the electrical and mechanical services of Mayo University Hospital in accordance with National and European regulations and best practice. · Carry out electrical / installation works, as required with enabling works · Implement a preventative maintenance program for the electrical and mechanical services. · Assist with the development of management systems for the performance of maintenance on the electrical and mechanical services, incorporating best practice and quality control procedures. · Record all maintenance activities in a professional manner. · Maintain a computerised asset register of equipment and plant items for the electrical and mechanical services. · Implement an energy conservation programme associated with the electrical and mechanical services. · Maintain the telecommunications system and equipment. · Participate in the management of new development projects, as required. · Perform maintenance of the building fabric and the hospital grounds, where required. · Participate in a formal emergency on-call service as required. · Have knowledge of, and ensure all work is conducted in accordance with Health Technical Memorandum 06 for the electrical services. · Operate and maintain the following systems: o Building energy and management systems o MV electrical systems and back-up generators o LV electrical system and UPS systems o UPS Power Systems o Telecommunication and IT systems o Fire alarms o Nurse call o Heating ventilation and refrigeration systems o Medical gas systems o Lifts o Pneumatic chute system o Medical equipment, as assigned o HVAC systems and control o Emergency lighting systems · Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. · Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. · Inspect electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes. · Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. · Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. · Plan, layout and install electrical wiring and associated containment systems such as trunking, trays and conduits, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and national regulations. · Create holes in the building fabric, wall and floors etc. · Direct and train other workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. · Prepare / follow drawings to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. · Repair / replace and connect power cables and install ground leads to equipment, such as motors etc. · Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment. · Work from ladders, scaffolds, roofs and hydraulic hoists and platforms to install, maintain or repair electrical and mechanical services, equipment and fixtures. · Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications. · Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects. · Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators and driving required vehicles. · Assist other trades with maintenance duties not related to mechanical or electrical services, such as carpenters and plumbers. · Supervise contractors in the performance of their work, when requested to do so. · Drive and operate vehicles such as vans, cherry pickers and hydraulic platforms. General Responsibilities The Electrician will: · Manage materials, equipment, finances and contractors associated with the Maintenance Department. · Develop specifications for tender, as required. · Manage the maintenance service within allocated budgetary constraints. · Plan, organise and control the work, such that a continuous and quality service is provided to the hospital. · Compile and record maintenance reports associated with the work consistent with best practice and quality control measures. · Maintain good outward communications with medical personnel, patients, senior management and committees within the hospital. · Promote a quality working environment within the Maintenance Department. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. KPIs · The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the hospital’s service plan targets. · The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. · Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. · In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. · The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS · Employees must attend fire lectures annually and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Building is not permitted. · Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Hospitals Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · It is the post holders’ specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the responsibility of the post holder to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management / Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 6 (or higher) Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical (or equivalent qualification). Or (ii) Possess the National Craft Certificate issued by FETAC. Or (iii) Possess the Senior Trade Certificate issued by the Department of Education. Or (iv) Possess a Level 3 Technical/Trade qualification or equivalent issued by City & Guilds, London. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite technical knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office. 2. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character . Post Specific Requirements · Possess 5 years satisfactory post qualification experience. · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in electrical engineering, installation, operation and maintenance, in an industrial setting, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of 10,000-volt electrical systems and installing and/or maintaining electrical services in an industrial setting, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in managing electrical services and contractors, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in healthcare facilities or similar controlled environments, as relevant to the role. · As this post may involve the driving of HSE owned vehicles, the successful candidate is required to hold a full clean Drivers Licence category B. · A valid Safe Pass, or equivalent approved. Other requirements specific to the post · Access to transport, as this post will involve travel. · Candidates should live within a reasonable travel time of Mayo University Hospital, such that emergencies can be responded to within a reasonable period of time. · The post holder will be required to carry a HSE mobile phone or bleep during working hours. · Due to the nature of the business of the hospital, some of the works will be conducted outdoors (on roofs etc.) and in difficult weather conditions. The post holder will be required to work in all weather conditions when requested to do so, or when circumstances dictate. · Some overtime will be required, periodically. · The post holder will be required to participate in emergency call outs. · The post holder will obtain Continuous Professional Development course(s) as applicable to the role Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Technical / Professional Knowledge · Demonstrate the knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post including knowledge of National and European standards for electrical power. · Demonstrate knowledge of electrical engineering, installation, operation and maintenance, in an industrial setting, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate knowledge of 10,000-volt electrical systems. · Demonstrate an ability to develop and write technical engineering reports. · Demonstrate evidence of computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate knowledge of current Fire, Health & Safely and Building regulations. · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner. Leadership and Team Work · Demonstrate leadership and team working skills within a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and Organisational Skills · Demonstrate experience in the measurement of materials and organising tools and equipment to complete maintenance and project work. · Demonstrate experience in the implementation of work schedules. · Demonstrate experience in the development of method safety statements. · Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills. · Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work. · Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively. · Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure. Communication / Interpersonal skills · Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal. · Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner. Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner. · Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients, general public, medical and non-medical staff.
General Operative
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the position of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) – Cleaner at Kilkenny Castle, Co. Kilkenny . The Office of Public Works is a State body with responsibility for the protection of Ireland’s built heritage. This is achieved through the conservation, presentation and management of National Monuments, historical properties and Government buildings. Our diverse portfolio consists of 750 sites from all periods of our history, encompassing sites from prehistoric to the late medieval periods of our history. The position, which may, subject to local requirements, be seasonal, fixed-term or permanent, is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (full-time) and will be subject to a seven-month probation period, which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment following the end of the probation period will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the position during the probation period. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed and signed application form. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the Application Form, will be used by OPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process will be used by OPW to select the candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position, and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. Appointment to the position will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and meeting requirements for satisfactory health and vetting. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on it. In the event that an offer of appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the relevant panel, regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area(s) in which the position would be based. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the OPW's requirements regarding health, references and Garda vetting. If the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW's requirements regarding health, references and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Candidates must possess the following at the closing date: Reporting Relationship The General Operative Band 3 (Rural) – Cleaner will report to the Chargehand/Foreperson and to any other person to whom authority has been assigned and/or delegated. This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4¹ or a Stamp 5 visa. ¹ Please note that a Stamp 50 TEU visa, which replaced Stamp 4 EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify, candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow full-time employment with the Office of Public Works. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that they hold a valid work permit. If, at any stage during the contract, a valid work permit is no longer held, the employee must immediately advise the Office of Public Works and employment will cease with immediate effect. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28 June 2012 introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU regarding ex gratia redundancy payments to public servants. It is a condition of this agreement that persons availing of it are not eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of two years from the termination of employment. Applicants who availed of this scheme and are successful in this competition must prove that the period of ineligibility has expired. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) Under Department of Finance Circular 12/09, retirees under the ISER scheme are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010, dated 1 November 2010, introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Scheme (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that participants are not eligible for re-employment in the public health sector, the wider Public Service or any body wholly or mainly funded from public monies. The VRS scheme also prohibits re-employment, except that the prohibition applies for seven years. Applicants who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. Applicants who availed of the VRS scheme and are successful in this competition must prove that the period of ineligibility has expired. Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012, persons who availed of this scheme are not eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012) for a period of two years from their departure under the scheme. These conditions also apply to engagement or employment on a contract for service basis, either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor.
